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Roma, Sevilla Take First Leg Leads in UEFA Europa League Semifinals
(MENAFN) In the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinals on Thursday, Roma secured a 1-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at Stadio Olimpico. The only goal of the match came from Edoardo Bove in the 62nd minute, giving last year's UEFA Europa Conference League champions a vital lead heading into the second leg.
Roma dominated the match, with 13 shots on goal compared to Bayer Leverkusen's four. The Italian side will be looking to build on their first leg victory and secure their place in the final, where they will face either Sevilla or Juventus.
In the other semifinal match, Sevilla took a 1-0 lead against Juventus at Juventus Stadium. Moroccan forward Youssef En-Nesyri scored the opening goal for the Spanish side in the 26th minute, putting them in the driving seat. However, Federico Gatti's late equalizer in the 97th minute saved Juventus from a home defeat.
Sevilla will be disappointed not to have held on for the win, but they will take confidence from their performance in Turin. The Spanish side have a strong record in the Europa League, having won the competition a record six times, and they will be looking to add to their tally this season.
The second leg matches of the semifinals will be held on May 18, with both Roma and Sevilla holding the advantage heading into the decisive matches. The winners of the UEFA Europa League will earn a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League, making the stakes even higher for the remaining teams.
Overall, the first leg matches showcased the quality and competitiveness of the teams in the UEFA Europa League. Roma and Sevilla will be hoping to hold on to their leads and secure their places in the final, while Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus will be looking to mount a comeback and keep their hopes alive. The second leg matches promise to be exciting and closely contested affairs, as the teams battle it out for a chance to lift the trophy and secure a place in Europe's top club competition.
Roma dominated the match, with 13 shots on goal compared to Bayer Leverkusen's four. The Italian side will be looking to build on their first leg victory and secure their place in the final, where they will face either Sevilla or Juventus.
In the other semifinal match, Sevilla took a 1-0 lead against Juventus at Juventus Stadium. Moroccan forward Youssef En-Nesyri scored the opening goal for the Spanish side in the 26th minute, putting them in the driving seat. However, Federico Gatti's late equalizer in the 97th minute saved Juventus from a home defeat.
Sevilla will be disappointed not to have held on for the win, but they will take confidence from their performance in Turin. The Spanish side have a strong record in the Europa League, having won the competition a record six times, and they will be looking to add to their tally this season.
The second leg matches of the semifinals will be held on May 18, with both Roma and Sevilla holding the advantage heading into the decisive matches. The winners of the UEFA Europa League will earn a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League, making the stakes even higher for the remaining teams.
Overall, the first leg matches showcased the quality and competitiveness of the teams in the UEFA Europa League. Roma and Sevilla will be hoping to hold on to their leads and secure their places in the final, while Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus will be looking to mount a comeback and keep their hopes alive. The second leg matches promise to be exciting and closely contested affairs, as the teams battle it out for a chance to lift the trophy and secure a place in Europe's top club competition.
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